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D900 MAG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,221 mi
Last recorded168,221 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD900 MAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 168,221 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rev light doesnt work

Fail 10 Sep 2024 168,206 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

reverse light not working/lense missing

Pass 13 Jun 2023 166,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 157,508 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 160,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose drum end (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

fan belts need tighting up

tow bar electrics loose

Pass 7 Mar 2019 157,208 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil onto front disc

Fail 26 Feb 2019 158,377 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm bracket on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil onto front disc

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 157,028 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing qarm frnt bush near side and offside (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing qarm frnt bush near side and offside (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 157,208 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing qarm frnt bush near side and offside (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing qarm frnt bush near side and offside (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 156,900 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 156,896 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 156,280 miles

poor operation of hazard switch

some deteriation to wiper blades

Fail 10 Jul 2006 156,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

poor operation of hazard switch

some deteriation to wiper blades

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D900 MAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D900 MAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D900 MAG registered?

D900 MAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1986.

Is D900 MAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D900 MAG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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